osteoporosis

6 Supplements for Healthier, Stronger Bones

Posted on November 30, 2011

It’s not just about calcium. Learn what supplements to take in addition to calcium—ones that can help slow the rate of bone loss, increase bone density, and prevent osteoporosis. From What the Drug Companies Won’t Tell You and Your Doctor Doesn’t Know: The Alternative Treatments That May Change Your Life—and the Prescriptions That Could Harm You by Michael T. Murray, N.D.

Skip the Medication: Studies Say to Boost Calcium in Your Diet

Posted on May 4, 2011
Milk and calcium rich foods help prevent bone loss and osteoporosis

Most Americans are calcium deficient, and the first thing to do is not reach for a refill of your bone-building prescription. Instead, the solution may be right inside your refrigerator.

14 Calcium-Rich Foods You Need to Eat Right Now

Posted on August 3, 2010

The medical community has long recommended adding calcium to your diet to enhance bone density and reduce the risk of osteoporosis. Here’s how to know if you’re getting enough, from Muscle Medicine: The Revolutionary Approach to Maintaining, Strengthening, and Repairing Your Muscles and Joints, by Rob DeStefano, D.C., Bryan Kelly, M.D., and Joseph Hooper.